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Classical Music
news

Former concert pianist David Tong has died

The former musician, who played with Australia's state orchestras and recorded on the Melba label, was working as a pilot when his plane crashed in Papua New Guinea.

January 3, 2018
Chamber, Classical Music
news

Media Super invests in the ACO Instrument Fund

The media and creative arts industry superannuation fund has committed $2 million to the ACO's Fund.

January 2, 2018
Classical Music, Opera
news

Sydney Symphony Orchestra responds to Dutoit allegations

The Orchestra has released a strongly worded statement following allegations the conductor sexually assaulted four women in the USA between 1985 and 2010.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music
news

Charles Dutoit accused of sexual assault

The Boston Symphony Orchestra has cut ties with the renowned conductor after four women alleged he sexually assaulted them between 1985 and 2010.

December 22, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Opera Queensland shines spotlight on communities

The company has announced auditions for Project G&S, which will see community choruses join Lindy Hume’s production of Ruddigore.

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Opera Australia announces 2018 Regional Student Scholarship winners

Four young singers from Queensland, Western Australia and the Northern Territory will travel to Sydney in January for a week of professional training with Opera Australia.

December 21, 2017
Classical Music, Opera
news

Behind the scenes of the upgraded Joan Sutherland Theatre

With safer, quieter equipment and a revamped orchestra pit, the Sydney Opera House’s opera theatre is due to open on New Year’s Eve after seven months of work.

December 20, 2017
Theatre
news

Muriel’s Wedding breaks record in Sydney Theatre Awards nominations

The new Australian musical leads the nominations in a year with Australian and independent musicals coming in strong.

December 19, 2017
Opera, Theatre
news

MEAA releases report on sexual harassment and bullying

The union will work to effect change after its research found alarming levels of bullying in Australian opera and sexual harassment in theatre.

December 18, 2017
Classical Music
news

Mary Jo Capps among arts leaders awarded honorary doctorates

Musica Viva's CEO, dancer Steven McRae and actor Bryan Brown have been honoured by universities.

December 18, 2017
Classical Music
news

Live Performance Australia calls on Turnbull to support innovation

The industry peak body has made recommendations designed to drive innovation and job creation.

December 18, 2017
Classical Music, Orchestral
news

Ensemble Apex unveils its 2018 season

The orchestra turns two with an inventive, collaborative new season, featuring special guests including Anna Da Silva Chen and Umberto Clerici.

December 18, 2017
Classical Music
news

Limelight’s top 25 shows of 2017

Limelight’s critics pick their favourite classical music, dance, theatre, musical theatre and opera events in a busy 2017.

December 18, 2017

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